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Why women don't like videogames? (lemmynsfw.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Mascara@lemmynsfw.com to c/casualconversation@lemm.ee
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And before some smartass goes like: "are you living in the 90s? Girls play videogames dude, I'm a girl gamer! I even play Fortnite and CoD with my roommates."

Videogames in terms of the crowds that attracts is male dominated, especially as adults. Some girls replying that they play doesn't change that fact. I've never met a single girl into games... except one. My English teacher, she was younger than me, I think barely an adult (night school for adults). But I quit that place without finishing the studies and never connected with teachers, plus we're from different countries, there's no common ground, aside that I've never an adult woman into them. Do they think they're silly and childish?

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[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Women make up a significant proportion of video game consumers. It is just more socially acceptable for men, thus its more openly broadcasted. They also tend to play different games. Men tend to have a higher draw to violent games when compared to women, so you may not see women represented as much if that's the kind of game you're basing this off.

Also, nobody here is going to be able to tell you what all women think of videogames or even a general consensus.

Myself and a bunch of other women are incredibly proficient raiders in an MMO we all enjoy. I end up playing with random women in my parties all the time.

Also like, spaces that are hostile to women (ie, groups of guys who go "why are there no gaymer grills I want a goth gamer gf") are gonna drive women away, so if you are in circles with people who behave that way, you'll probably encounter fewer women.

[–] Mascara@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't frequent any type of online circles. I'm just talking about my experience.

[–] apotheotic@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I mean okay sure but did you read the rest of my comment